Chapter 2 Ellie's POV Gabe and I had walked into the great hall still holding hands. When I had looked over at Claire she gave a bright smiled and mouthed "We'll talk later." She winked and I reluctantly let go to walk over to my house table. "I'll see you after the feast," he said giving a small smile and put his hand in his pocket before walking away. I gave a shy smile and a small girly giggle. I could feel the entire school starring at me, ghosts and all. I blushed harder and quickly walked over to the Hufflepuff table. They had announced that Hogwarts was once again hosting the Tri Wizarding tournament. Two of the other big wizarding schools came in. Durmstrang and Buaxbaton. Head mistress McGonagall announced that sign ups will start in a week. She explained the rules, one of them being no one under the age of 17 can enter. I didn't think much of the competition, also that I was underage so couldn't even enter if I wanted to. A few days had passed since then. Gabe and I were still acting like friends, nothing more. "What do you mean it was nothing?!" Claire exclaimed while we were out in the courtyard for a walk. "It was just a small sign of affection, not like it was anything special," I replied sheepishly playing with my hair. "You're kidding right?" Claire asked in disbelief. I shrugged it off as Lou and Gabe started walking over. I noticed Gabe blush when he saw me. We couldn't make eye contact with out giving s sheepish smile and blushing harder. We walked outside the castle walls and decided to go by the lake. "It sure is beautiful out today," Gabe said, after a long silence between us. He reached over and grabbed my hand again. "You know, I've been thinking, maybe that Tri-Wizarding tournament would be fun to enter."
I looked at him in disbelief. "You can't be serious!" I exclaimed, letting go of his hand. "This tournament is dangerous! People DIE in this competition. There is no way I can let you enter this."
"Don't think you can control me," Gabe snapped back. "I'm 17, I'm old enough to make my own decisions."
"No, you won t enter this competition," I said tears swelling in my eyes. I can't lose him!
"Whatever," he huffed, and stormed toward to castle. I fell to my knees sobbing. After a few minutes I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder. I looked up to see Claire kneeling beside me. I explained what happened. I turned around to see Lou and Gabe walking back up together. It looked like Lou was talking some sense into him. "Don't worry Ell, I doubt he'll be able to stay mad for long," Claire comforted. "Ready to go back to the castle?" I nodded and we walked back, passing Gabe and Lou. Through the corner of my eye I saw Gabe look over to me, but I turned away. He's seen me cry before, but at that point I didn't want anything to do with him. Gabe's POV
Lou and I stood there talking about what happened between me and Ellie. I really wanted to enter the tournament but also at the same time I didn't want to lose her. I was confused on what to do. Then I decided I'll enter anyway. Ellie and I hadn't talked for almost two days, I couldn't admit it, but I was practically dying without her. Hearing her laugh, seeing her smile 'cause she was actually happy, not to cover up her sorrow. It broke my heart when I saw her red eyes and tear stained cheeks when she passed me going into the castle. It hurt worse when we passed each other on the way to classes. When she saw me she looked away and continued walking without a word. Finally, it was time to enter. I wrote my name on a piece of parchment and threw it into the Goblet of Fire. Now we would find out who will be representing each school. As I was walking towards the Great Hall to hear the announcements for the champions, I saw Ellie laughing and having a good time with Xavier Krum, from Durmstrang. Jealousy boiled inside of me, but I ignored them and walked right passed. I quickly sat down at my table ignoring Lou who was trying to ask me why I seemed so tense. After a few agonizing moments Headmistress McGonagall stood in front of the Goblet. "We will now see who our champions are for this tournament," she exclaimed. The fire in the goblet went wild and a piece of parchment flew out and gently landed in the head mistress' hand. "Xavier Krum, from Durmstrang!" Everyone cheered as Krum got up from his seat and walked into a room beside the head table. 'If I get chosen I am so kicking that guys butt for flirting with my girl,' I thought as the fire flared again; sending a second piece of parchment flying. The headmistress caught it. "Vanassa Fleuren, from Beuaxbaton." At that the girl stood and walked into the same room that Krum walked into. My heart began to beat faster as that fire flared for a third and final time. Would my name be picked? Did I risk mine and Ellie's relationship over this? I began to have second thoughts about my decision to enter. But I had to forget those thoughts cause the parchment was out. "Gabriel Gilles." I froze. Did I just hear my name? I felt a tugging on my sleeve and I saw Louis grab my arm. He pulled me off my seat and I started walking out. I looked over at Ellie, terror was in her eyes. Just as I had reached the door she stood up and ran out of the great hall.
'I really do hope I made the right decision,' I thought as I walked through the door, Ellie's terror struck face haunting my mind.